2017 Ford C-MAX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,896miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Ford C-MAX, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,896 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford C-Max. While driving 50 MPH, the steering column felt loose as if it were not attached. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to bokan Ford (2 franklin park w #1, st albans city, vt), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 13,100.”
NHTSA complaint #11131163, filed 2018-09, 13,100 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel detached from the steering column. The contact stated that the steering wheel had loosened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a detached steering wheel bolt. The contact was informed that the steering wheel bolt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 43,896.”
NHTSA complaint #11680455, filed 2025-08, 43,896 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford C-MAX Hybrid. The contact stated while starting the vehicle in cold temperatures, the steering wheel was locked. The contact stated that the steering wheel operated as needed after the vehicle had warmed up. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message Power Steering Assist Fault was displayed. The contact stated that he used his physical strength to steer the steering wheel, and he drove to his nearby residence. The contact stated that the failure persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11567542, filed 2024-01, 50,500 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Ford C-MAX
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford C-MAX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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